Cool MateThat'll be it vs That's all
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That'll be it
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
That's all
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: That's all
| That'll be it | That's all | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðætəl bi ɪt//🇺🇸 //ðætəl bi ɪt// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɔːl//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɔl// |
| Meaning | That's all. | That's everything. |
| Example | When she finished her presentation, she said, 'That'll be it for today.' | And that's all I have to say about the project. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | That's all, Wrap it up, Call it a day | that's all for now, that's all folks, that's all there is |
| Common mistakes | Overusing in formal contexts where a more detailed explanation is needed., Using it without context, making the meaning unclear., Confusing it with similar phrases like 'That's it.' | Using it in overly formal contexts., Not using it to close a conversation., Confusing it with 'that's it' in context. |
| Usage notes | Used to indicate finality or completion. It can be polite and casual, often used in conversations to summarize or conclude. | Use in informal conversations to signal the end of a discussion or list. Avoid in formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: That'll be it vs That's all
What's the difference between That'll be it and That's all?
That'll be it: That's all. That's all: That's everything.
Which is more common: That'll be it and That's all?
That's all is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That'll be it: When she finished her presentation, she said, 'That'll be it for today.' That's all: And that's all I have to say about the project.
Can I use That'll be it and That's all interchangeably?
Not always. That'll be it and That's all are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.